• Declare a constitutional challenge to Alberta’s Bill 20, which grants the provincial cabinet sweeping powers over local governments.

• Expand Edmonton’s renewable initiatives, such as Zero-emission buses, and Local green job training

• Ronald previously supported solar panel mandates in new development—he remains committed to bold climate leadership.

“Alberta Municipalities is concerned that the bill will intimidate … legally elected officials who dare to criticize the provincial government.”
— Tyler Gandam, CityNews, April 29, 2024

“Bill 20 puts local governments up for sale to the highest bidder.”
— Tyler Gandam, Global News, April 29, 2024

“It will set neighbours against each other… impede the progress of our villages, towns and cities.”
— Tyler Gandam, Lethbridge Herald, April 30, 2024

“An attack on local democracy,” “authoritarian” and “provincial overreach.”
— Marc Henry, CTV News, April 2024

As Mayor, I will lead Edmonton in working collaboratively with our regional partners to build a more sustainable future. While the Province controls building code mandates, municipalities can act now — together — to incentivize green development and reduce our collective carbon footprint.

 Work with surrounding municipalities to align green building incentives and encourage solar-ready construction across the region

Fast-track permits in Edmonton for net-zero and solar-integrated developments

Expand regional pilot projects for community solar and energy-efficient housing

Advocate to the provincial government — which has exclusive authority over building codes — to mandate solar panels on new developments

 Develop shared sustainability standards that promote smart, compact growth and reduce infrastructure duplication

 Climate change doesn’t stop at the city boundary — and neither should our solutions. By leading through regional collaboration, we can grow responsibly, lower long-term infrastructure costs, and ensure a healthier, more resilient Capital Region for future generations.